As pointed out in the paper, although sulfur mustard is less lethal than nerve agents, exposure to this vesicant can trigger a host of long-term consequences, leading to permanent disability. #chemical weapons

Prompt decontamination with copious water is key to limit the damages resulting from sulfur mustard exposure. Hence, raising awareness among potential victims and first responders is essential. #chemical weapons

As described in the paper, exposure to sulfur mustard is particularly insidious, because its symptoms do not appear immediately. Only one member of the family took a shower after about an hour from exposure. No one change their clothes. #chemical weapons

“Victims of chemical terrorism, a family of four who were exposed to sulfur mustard” – a recent paper from Turkey’s University of Health Sciences describes the family’s critical course after exposure to the agent. #chemical weapons
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6/7 However, as shown here, there are some differences in the events captured by the two analyses. Together, the two analyses complement each other well and highlight the most salient chemical weapons events for the year 2018. #chemical weapons #textmining

4/7 The first one is the use of a novichok nerve agent in Salisbury, UK, for the attempted assassination of Sergei Skripal with a Novichok nerve agent. #chemical weapons. #chemical weapons #textmining https://t.co/UcABSP9hee

3/7 The two analyses largely captured the same events. Overwhelmingly, two separate events that occurred during the months of March and April generated the most media coverage as well as the highest attention on Twitter. #chemical weapons #textmining